Most people purchasing an iPhone 5 now are doing so for one of three reasons:

Before buying, it is important to understand that this is a :

The occupies a unique place in tech history as the first major shift in Apple’s design philosophy. Released in 2012 , it was the device that introduced the 4-inch display and the Lightning connector , moving away from the original 30-pin dock.

If you want the same design but better performance and Touch ID , the iPhone 5S is often a more practical vintage choice.

As a landmark piece of industrial design by Jony Ive, it is a staple for tech enthusiasts.